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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389,238.40, 3,583,894.02 and 873,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389,238.40, 3,583,894.02 and 873,229.44 is: 1,309,857.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389,238.40 : 3,583,894.02 = 873,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389,238.40/3,583,894.02 = 873,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389,238.40x = 3,583,894.02 × 873,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389,238.40x = 3,129,561,768,103.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,561,768,103.95/2,389,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,857.47

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